Chief Engineer (Y2) | 55-70m Motor Yachts | Antibes

Summary

An experienced Chief Engineer with more than 20 years at sea, including 15 on superyachts, based on the Côte d'Azur. Has run engine rooms on 55-65m motor yachts in both private and busy charter programmes, with strong skills in diesel-electric propulsion, stabilisers, watermakers and HVAC. Calm, hands-on leader who keeps refits on schedule and budget. Available for a Chief Engineer role on a 55-70m yacht.

Experience areas

1. Chief Engineer – 62m Motor Yacht (Private/Charter)

   2020 – 2026
   • Managed a 6-week refit with a €900K engineering scope, finishing 4 days ahead of schedule
   • Led a team of three engineers through 14 charter weeks per season with no guest-impacting failures
   • Cut spare parts spend by 15% through a rebuilt inventory and supplier agreements

2. Chief Engineer – 58m Motor Yacht (Charter)

   2016 – 2020
   • Ran the engine room across four Med and two Caribbean seasons with 20 or more charter weeks per year
   • Oversaw a full overhaul of the HVAC chilled water system, restoring cooling capacity by 25%

3. Second Engineer – 72m Motor Yacht (Private)

   2011 – 2016
   • Maintained 4 generators and 2 main engines to a strict planned maintenance schedule over five years
   • Supervised contractors during two winter yard periods

Skills

Certifications

• MCA Y2 Chief Engineer Certificate of Competency
• ENG1 Seafarer Medical Certificate
• STCW Basic Safety Training
• High Voltage Safety and Switching
• Engine Room Resource Management (ERM)